Yes, some people are bigger that they’d like because deep down they’re scared of achieving the weight that always eludes them. Confused? This is a big and often emotive topic, and will only be relevant for some of you, so please stay with […]

Loyalty. Or more specifically, the lack of it. Do you think you’re a loyal person? A trustworthy friend? A faithful partner? A dedicated parent? A reliable employee? Most of us are, (most of the time!) but are you loyal to yourself and the diet goals […]

In her continuing series about the psychology of food and eating, Dr Jen Nash looks at issues of guilt and denlal.
At Enjoy Food this month, we’ve been focusing on baking and buying treats but, as we all know, after having a treat you can find yourself with an unexpected and ‘not-so-sweet’ aftertaste… guilt.

The healthy […]

By admin|2016-04-18T21:04:46+00:00April 18th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on FOOD, FAMILY AND DIABETES: GUILT AND DENIAL

Eating together as a family or with friends is often an enjoyable social activity and a great way to bond. But if you’re trying to maintain a healthy, balanced diet to help manage your diabetes, it can get a bit awkward sometimes, as you might not want to eat something but feel that you […]

By admin|2015-12-17T16:14:27+00:00December 17th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on FOOD, FAMILY AND DIABETES: HOW TO SAY NO POLITELY

In her continuing series about the psychology of food and eating, Dr Jen Nash looks at family fables and how they might have a long-term effect on our ability to lose weight.
You may not realise it, but you’re probably telling yourself a fable or two every day as you decide what to eat!
Fables are […]

By admin|2015-12-17T11:42:19+00:00December 17th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on FOOD, FAMILY AND DIABETES: FABLES

It’s a simple question, but a powerful one. It’s the foundation for understanding ALL of the reasons why your diet or weight loss attempts haven’t worked in the past. Instead of the ‘what’ or ‘how much’ of food choices, which […]

By admin|2015-12-08T14:23:44+00:00December 8th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The One Word that will End Diet Failure